Christmas morning, 2015, Ferndale, Arkansas Today is Christmas. It's our first official Christma without children in the house, other than the fur child of course. She's already exhausted, after all the excitement of Santa and opening gifts. She loves opening presents and the mere mention of the words "Santa is coming" is enough to to …
Author: moxieloo
I work. I travel. I love dogs.
It Started with a Vacuum
The downfall really started with a vacuum. It was at least 10 years old, and I really hated it. I had nightmares about that brand of vacuum in high school, as a friend's mom had one and I swear it tried to eat my ankle once. So, after we moved again, I decided to sell …
An Amazing Year
Saturday, December 12, 2015, 12:01 am This has been the best year of my adult life. I found my dream job. I live in my dream house. I love my Sweetie and my fur child. All of our children are grown. The youngest one graduated and joined the Navy. We are proud of them all. …
Thankful
26 November 2015 Thanksgiving Day Tonight as we drive home from my parents' house, after a full day of family, great food, fun, and cheer, I am thankful for so many things. I am thankful or my life of freedom in these United States. I am thankful for my ability to travel, enjoy, and experience …
Oh My Paris
16 November 2015Four days now, I have cried. For the French. For my Paris. For the innocence that has been destroyed. For those who lost their lives. For those who were stranded between here and there. For everything.I imagine myself sitting in one of those cafes, on the sidewalk, looking out at the busy street, …
Thoughts of Paris on a Cold Evening in Arkansas
14 November 2015 Today was a long day. I read so many sad and terrifying news reports about the events of yesterday in Paris. The City of Light went mostly dark as the citizens and tourists hunkered down, scared for what was going on in the center of the city. One news report that I …
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56 Days
13 November 2015, 22:12, over Atlanta 56 days ago, we boarded a flight to Paris. 56 days ago, 160 people were going about their daily lives, not knowing they had 56 days to live. Not knowing the horrors that awaited them on a simple night out, a soccer game, a night out to eat with …
The Motor City
12 November 2015, 6:51 am CST Well today we are taking a small trip. We were set to go to an event, so we booked tickets and such. The event sort of got cancelled, so we thought about changing the flight and just eating the hotel money, since it couldn't be cancelled, but we decided …
Learn a Little Bit Every Single Day
I don't know about you, but I learn a little bit every single day. I at the very least try to. I hope I am successful in doing so. Everyday I find myself gaining a little more knowledge, moving ahead, learning more about this somewhat crazy new profession that I attempted at the ripe old …
Saving Private Ryan and Omaha Beach
Well, I knew I would have to watch the movie again once we got home. Today was the day. It’s a beautiful fall day here in Arkansas. The leaves have been changing for a few weeks now, and the oranges, reds, and yellows of fall are peeking through all the windows in our home. I …
LEGGO MY IGLOO 